Maxwell AFB DAF

Struck by other falling powered vehicle — Fractures — MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Maxwell AFB DAF in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
Employer Maxwell AFB DAF Report ID 2021064719
Address 335 South Kelly St City, State ZIP MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36112
Event Date June 9, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by other falling powered vehicle Source of Injury Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Industry (NAICS) 928110 Inspection # 1537497
GPS Coordinates 32.33000, -86.30000

Incident Narrative

An employee was trying to stop a forklift that was rolling back. The forklift ran off the edge of a ramp and flipped onto its side, crushing the employee. He suffered a broken femur and a crushed ankle.

Incident Summary

On June 9, 2021, a worker at Maxwell AFB DAF in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by other falling powered vehicle, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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